Exploring Shakespeare

The Tempest - Act 1 Scene 2

Miranda (Mariah Gale) challenges her father Prospero (Patrick Stewart) and he reveals more about her background.

The Tempest - Act 2 Scene 2

Stephano (Joseph Alessi) encounters Trinculo (Craig Gazey) sheltering from the storm with Caliban (John Light).

Performance photo gallery

Explore Rupert Goold's 2006 RSC production set in the Arctic from the storm and shipwreck to the wedding masque and the final resolution.

Rehearsal photo gallery

Join The Tempest company behind the scenes in rehearsal.

Design photo gallery

View set designer Giles Cadle's model box and sketches by costume designer Nicky Gillibrand.

Director interview (Steve Marmion)

Steve, the assistant director, discusses interpretive choices made in this production including magic, music and the unusual setting.

Teachers' notes [PDF 560K]

Activities for teaching Much Ado, based on RSC rehearsal room practice. (You need PDF reader software.)

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The mariners

Costume designer Nicky Gillibrand's sketch showing the mariners wearing orange oil-skins.

Act and Scene
Credit: Nicky Gillibrand
Date: 2006-07-05
Copyright: © RSC 2006

Miranda

Nicky Gillibrand's sketch showing the costume design for Miranda.

Act and Scene
Credit: Nicky Gillibrand
Date: 2006-07-05
Copyright: © RSC 2006

The goddesses

Nicky Gillibrand's sketch showing the costume design for the goddesses.

Act and Scene
Credit: Nicky Gillibrand
Date: 2006-07-05
Copyright: © RSC 2006

Trinculo

Nicky Gillibrand's sketch showing the costume design for Trinculo.

Act and Scene
Credit: Nicky Gillibrand
Date: 2006-07-05
Copyright: © RSC 2006

Prospero and a harpy

Nicky Gillibrand's sketch showing costume designs for Prospero (left) and a harpy.

Act and Scene
Credit: Nicky Gillibrand
Date: 2006-07-05
Copyright: © RSC 2006

Prospero's tattoos

Nicky Gillibrand's sketch showing a jigsaw tattoo covering Prospero's head and chest. In the finished production, Prospero has a simpler tattooed pattern.

Act and Scene
Credit: Nicky Gillibrand
Date: 2006-07-05
Copyright: © RSC 2006

Prospero's magic garment

Nicky Gillibrand's sketch showing Prospero's magic coat from the back and front.

Act and Scene
Credit: Nicky Gillibrand
Date: 2006-07-05
Copyright: © RSC 2006

The Lords

Nicky Gillibrand's sketch showing costume ideas for the Lords.

Act and Scene
Credit: Nicky Gillibrand
Date: 2006-07-05
Copyright: © RSC 2006

Ariel

One of Nicky Gillibrand's initial sketches for Ariel.

Act and Scene
Credit: Nicky Gillibrand
Date: 2006-07-05

Design inspiration

Costume designer Nicky Gillibrand collected lots of clippings of people who live in cold climates, tattoos, carvings and fashions to inform her designs.

Act and Scene
Credit: Nicky Gillibrand
Date: 2006-07-05